Household rugs add comfort, warmth, and character to any room. However, depending on the brand, material, size, and design, they can cost a pretty penny.
That's why one thrift store shopper was ecstatic to find a stunningly beautiful rug for approximately $830 below the retail price.
In a Reddit post, the shopper shared a photo of the rug — adorned with leaves, butterflies, and a checkered border — in fantastic condition.
"Probably the best thing I've found yet," the original poster wrote in the caption. "I got this rug for $70, and when I looked it up, found out it's worth $900!"
The thrifter shared in the comments that the rug was from Safavieh's Chelsea collection.
Thrift stores are excellent places to shop for rugs as well as many other household items, such as cookware, kids' toys, and bicycles.
The r/ThriftStoreHauls subreddit has over 3.4 million followers, making it one of the 200 largest Reddit communities. People worldwide are crushing outdated stereotypes about secondhand stores and making their discoveries go viral online.
Even occasional trips to Goodwill or a locally owned thrift shop can land you brag-worthy discounts on things you already need and are planning to buy. In our guide to thrifting, we also share resources for online secondhand stores and answer common questions people have about thrifting.
Every item you buy at a thrift store keeps someone else's unwanted clutter out of a landfill and reduces the demand to manufacture new products that strain dwindling resources. Just think about the impact it would have if everyone you know tried shopping secondhand before buying brand-new.
Browsing thrift stores to decorate your home with rugs is an economical and eco-friendly choice. But if you don't find the size and style you are looking for, you can still take a sustainable approach by supporting brands that reuse materials and are committed to reducing waste.
Fortunately, there are sustainable furniture companies that specialize in tables, chairs, sofas, and other household decor.
"Very stylish motif as well!" one Redditor said. "Looks to be in wonderful condition."
Another user commented, "Cute!"
"Amazing find," someone else wrote.
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